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The mission of The Maine Drama Council is, through the process of managing and operating the regional and state drama festivals, to provide educational experiences for Maine high school drama students and performance venues for showcasing their many talents.

A participating school must be a member of the MPA. The director shall be an adult employed by the school and be responsible for the production. In the event that the play is student-directed, the registration form must be signed by the supervisory staff person designated as responsible for the production. This person or the director will be in attendance throughout the festival.

Performers in the Maine Drama Festivalshall be students in grades 9-12 and must meet local eligibility standards. Schools with fewer than 80 students in their high school building (9-12) may use 8th graders. Only students who meet all MPA eligibility rules at the participating school may take part in the acting performance in any way (e.g. to play music or speak live through a microphone, etc.). All aspects of the technical performance of the play must also be run only by MPA eligible students. Adults or former students may not run light boards, spotlights, sound systems, call cues over headsets, or prompt. Breaking this rule will result in disqualification. The only time that adult involvement is permitted is during the five-minute set up and strike.